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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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